Mining

September 23, 2022 | Press Release

Michigan Board Votes to Add Ancient Menominee Site to National Register of Historic Places

The vote follows last year’ approval by the Wisconsin Review Board

September 19, 2022 | Press Release

Tribes, Conservation Groups Request Intervention in Little Rockies Mining Challenge

Mining company has appealed DEQ decision to require comprehensive review of mining activity

September 16, 2022 | Legal Document

Motion to Intervene - Zortman-Landusky Reclamation Area

The Fort Belknap Indian Community and three conservation organizations have filed a motion to intervene in support of the Montana Department of Environmental Quality in an appeal filed by Luke Ployhar to the Board of Environmental Review challenging the agency’s decision to require a comprehensive review of proposed mining exploration in the Zortman-Landusky Reclamation Area in the Little Rocky Mountains.

September 12, 2022 | Press Release

161 Social Justice, Conservation Groups Oppose Harmful Mining Provisions in Manchin’s Industry Side Deal

Congress must demand more mining oversight, not less

September 12, 2022 | Letter

Mining Coaltion Side-deal opposition letter

Groups oppose mining provisions in side deal.

August 31, 2022 | Press Release

Federal Agencies Urged to Update Mining Rules, Halt Industry Handouts

Fast-tracking new mining projects threatens to pollute drought-stricken waters with toxic runoff

July 20, 2022 | In the News: Grist

A Native Corporation wants to mine gold on the Kuskokwim River. Alaska Natives say no.

June 22, 2022 | Article

Francia Márquez, Renowned Afro-Colombian Activist: What Environmental Racism Means To Me

In an exclusive interview, Francia sat down with Earthjustice to talk about the state of the environmental movement across the globe, the U.S. role in her community’s plight, and how she deals with constant death threats.

June 7, 2022 | Press Release